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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.56, 209.34 and 85.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.56, 209.34 and 85.88 is: 128.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.56 : 209.34 = 85.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.56/209.34 = 85.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.56x = 209.34 × 85.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.56x = 17,978.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,978.12/139.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.82

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